Head of Software Engineering

Job Brief

GS1 Egypt is seeking a visionary and technically strong Head of Software Engineering to lead our software development teams. This role is pivotal in shaping the engineering culture, driving architectural excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality backend and frontend solutions. You will directly manage 3–4 team leads, each heading full-stack squads, and be responsible for engineering practices, technology choices, and team development.  

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software engineering team leads and their squads.
• Own and evolve the software architecture and design decisions across backend and frontend systems.
• Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and development workflows.
• Collaborate with Product and UX teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Develop and implement career development plans, training, and mentorship programs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Ensure timely delivery of software projects with high quality and maintainability.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of engineering talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong experience in both backend and frontend technologies (e.g., , Java, .NET, React, Angular, etc.).
• Proven track record of designing and scaling enterprise-grade applications.

Technical Expertise

• Strong command of solution architecture, with a deep understanding of designing scalable, maintainable, and secure systems.
• Demonstrated ability in performance tuning, system integration, and building enterprise-grade applications.
• Hands-on experience with modern development tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies.
• Experience in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to microservices, containerization, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of security, performance, and compliance in software systems.
• Experience working in regulated or standards-driven environments is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and modern software delivery practices.
• Practical understanding of DevOps principles, including automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring.

Leadership & Team Management

• Minimum 5 years in a technical leadership role, with proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Adept at managing cross-functional and cross-geography teams, aligning technical efforts with business goals.
• Skilled at mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Proficient in facilitating technical discussions, architecture reviews, and team retrospectives.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across departments and management levels.

Business & Strategic Acumen

• Demonstrated ability to align technical solutions with strategic business objectives.
• Experience working on software implementation projects that span both technical and business domains.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to navigate changing priorities and lead through uncertainty.
• Committed to continuous improvement, team empowerment, and delivering measurable value to the organization

​​Preferred Skills​

• Strong knowledge of technology trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing technology strategies that drive business results.
• Experience managing and leading technology teams, with the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Track record of successfully delivering complex technology projects on time and within budget.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with managing technology vendors and negotiating contracts.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

Working Environment

Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven. Cross-functional interaction with Product, UX, and Operations teams.

• Working Days: 5 Days (Hybrid)
• Working Hours: 8 Hours